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Fellowship Lawyer AFL-CIO Washington DC

90K–90K
Onsite · Washington, District of Columbia
Posted August 2, 2026
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Overview

The AFL-CIO seeks a one-year fellowship starting September 2027 for recent law graduates to join union-side lawyers. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work on diverse issues impacting working families and global economies. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to workers' rights and union-side labor law.

What You'll Do11

  • 1Build scalable solutions using Python and AWS to enhance legal operations
  • 2Design automated ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow to streamline data processes
  • 3Lead projects that drive digital transformation within the Legal Department
  • 4Ship innovative legal technology tools to improve client outcomes
  • 5Own complex litigation strategies addressing labor rights violations
  • 6Drive organizational change through policy advocacy and regulatory engagement
  • 7Scale community outreach programs across multiple states
  • 8Debug technical systems and mentor junior staff
  • 9Analyze case law to develop precedents supporting worker protections
  • 10Collaborate with union lawyers to prepare for oral arguments
  • 11Prepare comprehensive reports on labor movement trends

Requirements10

  • 15+ years building ETL pipelines with Spark and Airflow
  • 23-5 seasons of legal experience in union-side practice
  • 3Expertise in AWS certified cloud architecture
  • 4Proficiency in React for internal tool development
  • 5Strong knowledge of CPC certification standards
  • 6Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced environments
  • 7Experience with Kubernetes for scalable infrastructure
  • 8Ability to manage large-scale data migration projects
  • 9Commitment to advancing social justice through legal advocacy
  • 10Excellent written communication skills for regulatory submissions

Salary Insight

$90k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationWashington, District of Columbia

Required Skills

legal researchlegal writingappellate worklitigationregulatory matterspolicy analysis
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